An intriguing tribute…

An official coin from the Royal Australian Mint, this Australian legal tender issue forms an interesting tribute to one of Australia’s most dangerous creatures – the Western Taipan. Australia’s most venomous snake, it is estimated that a single bite from a Western Taipan contains enough venom to kill 100 adults!

Australia’s most venomous snake in 99.9% silver!

Celebrating this deadly reptile in pure precious metal, this commanding coin is struck to the apex of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% silver. Spanning a substantial 40mm in diameter, each coin is distinguished by a skeletal design, capturing the beauty and ferocity of this relentless hunter. Also depicting a map of Australia featuring the distribution of the Western Taipan, the design is an intriguing work of numismatic art.

Strictly limited edition!

A strictly limited edition, the Royal Australian Mint has issued a mere 5,000 examples of the 2020 $5 Western Taipan 1oz Silver Proof. Presented within an official case, set in an illustrated outer box, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

An intriguing tribute…

An official coin from the Royal Australian Mint, this Australian legal tender issue forms an interesting tribute to one of Australia’s most dangerous creatures – the Western Taipan. Australia’s most venomous snake, it is estimated that a single bite from a Western Taipan contains enough venom to kill 100 adults!

Australia’s most venomous snake in 99.9% silver!

Celebrating this deadly reptile in pure precious metal, this commanding coin is struck to the apex of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% silver. Spanning a substantial 40mm in diameter, each coin is distinguished by a skeletal design, capturing the beauty and ferocity of this relentless hunter. Also depicting a map of Australia featuring the distribution of the Western Taipan, the design is an intriguing work of numismatic art.

Strictly limited edition!

A strictly limited edition, the Royal Australian Mint has issued a mere 5,000 examples of the 2020 $5 Western Taipan 1oz Silver Proof. Presented within an official case, set in an illustrated outer box, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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